Hundreds of people have reacted to the possibility of a Trump visit since it was revealed by our sister title the Western Morning News on Saturday morning.

We asked readers whether Trump should be invited to Plymouth and they were almost equally divided, with 42 per cent saying it would be an honour to accept him and 46% saying he should be kept out of Britain.

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Should Donald Trump be invited to Plymouth?

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Many said they would welcome the controversial world leader.

Martin King wrote on Facebook: "Your most welcome. We would welcome Donald trump president of the USA with open arms. The leader of our biggest and closest ally will always be welcome. This would be a very proud day for Plymouth."

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Julie Murphy said: "You have to look past mainstream media and look to the man in the street to tell you the positives Trump has made in the US. Sure he can be tactless but he does get the job done and more than this he is doing exactly what he said he would - rare in a politician whatever side of the Atlantic you look at!"

Marcus Underwood was also in favour. "A politician that keeps his word, sure thing, ours might learn a thing or two from him," he wrote. "Yes his views on some things (global warming being one) is ludicrous but he gets things done."

Brian G Woodward wrote: "Absolutely. A highly successful businessman? Maybe he could give us some tips on how to rebuild our city and it's economy."

Jason Razz Raspison was in agreement too. "Guys a legend! Calls a spade a spade . Doesn’t pussyfoot around unlike all of the other snowflake politicians we have! At least if he says he’s going to do something he does it."

Malcolm Haggart added: "Yes, please keep Personal opinions out of this - just think how many "Yanks" would learn about Plymouth and the benefit the city would gain from Tourists (and perhaps business)!!"